💡 Most people don't realize how much their old silverware is worth
A typical 12-place sterling set can hold $1,000–$3,000+ in combined silver and pattern value
The Definitive Guide to Selling Sterling Silverware in Tampa
Is Your Silverware Valuable?
If it's stamped Sterling, 925, or STER — yes, often significantly so. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and carries real market value that changes daily with silver prices.
- ✓ A 12-place setting can weigh 1,000–2,000+ grams
- ✓ At current silver prices that's $950–$1,900+ in silver alone
- ✓ Rare patterns add hundreds more on top
- ✓ Pawn shops often pay only melt value — we pay more
Silver Prices Are Near Record Highs. The longer you wait, the more you risk losing to price fluctuations. Lock your rate today.
How to Identify Sterling Silver Flatware
Check the back of a fork or spoon for one of these marks:
- "Sterling" — most common US mark
- "STER" — abbreviated sterling mark
- "925" or ".925" — international purity mark
Not sterling: "Silver Plated," "EPNS," "A1," or no mark = no silver content, no melt value. Not sure? We'll test it free on the spot.